Stearns County Bridge Report Card
Stearns County scores 88 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Stearns County, Minnesota
Stearns County has 230 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 7 rated poor and 5 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.0% is at or below the 4.5% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 18,754 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Stearns County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 88/100 (B). The county has 230 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 7 in poor condition and 5 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 18,754 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 3.0% | 6.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.5% of measured traffic | 1.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 2.2% | 4.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,290,800 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 3.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 4.5% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 2.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 18,754 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Stearns County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I 94 over Sauk River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,250 | 1965 |
| Mn 55 over N Fk Crow River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,400 | 1937 |
| Csah 14 over Sauk River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 560 | 1965 |
| Csah 32 over N Fk Crow River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 455 | 1964 |
| T 615 over Ashley Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 63 | 1959 |
| T 415 over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 2005 |
| Msas 162 over ST Augusta Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1 | 1925 |
| Csah 75 over ST Augusta Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 2,533 | 1935 |
| Csah 12 over Getchell Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 780 | 1940 |
| Csah 52 over Spunk Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 510 | 1940 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.